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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Information Education Communication on Knowledge Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Adolescent Girls at Mamandur, Chengalpattu District

Author Name : Mr. Mohamed Umar M. R, Mrs. Vinitha. D, Dr. C. Kanniammal

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2023.120123109

 

ABSTRACT Introduction: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder among women between the age between 18-44. It affects approximately 2% to 20% of this age group. It is onethe leading endocrine disease and which affects one in 15 women in worldwide. The incidenceof PCOS among adolescents is estimated to be between 11 and 26% (3) and about 50% are overweight. [1] U.S. Scientists reported that the prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome may be as high as 11.2% in girls of reproductive years. A study to assess the Effectiveness of Information Education Communication on knowledge regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among adolescent girls at Mamandur, Chengalpattu District.